With the rapid development and iteration of the Internet, Big Data and artificial intelligence, as well as the deep penetration and broad integration of these new technologies into education and profession, radical changes are taking place in education & learning, talent assessment, and employment and career development; the patterns of talent assessment and selection, education and cultivation and career development are undergoing unprecedented and deep-going reforms.

To learn and exchange ideas about the latest theoretical studies, practical applications and data research of talent testing & assessment at home and abroad, share and discuss the trend of educational assessment, talent testing & assessment and career development in our country under the present technological, social and economic situation, ATA and Nanjing University will jointly hold “Talent Assessment and Data - The 11th International Conference on Testing Methodologies and Technologies” in Nanjing University on December 16, 2016.

Conference agenda

December 15, 2016

Registration

Dec.16 08:30-09:00

Sign in

09:00-09:15

Organizer's speech

Zhilin Wang, Vice President of Nanjing UniversityKevin Ma, Chairman and CEO of ATA

09:15-10:00

Keynote speech:Model research on cultivating college students for innovation and entrepreneurship

Jin ShaoDirector of Registry of Nanjing University

10:00-10:45

Keynote speech:The psychometric techniques used in HKEAA exams and assessments

Dr Luo Guan-zhongDirector of Assessment Technology and Research

10:45-11:00

Break

11:00-11:30

Keynote speech:Digital evaluation and management of international talents in big data era

Dr. William.G.HarrisCEO of ATP (Association of Test Publishers)

11:30-12:00

Keynote speech: Data drives education reform

Dr. Gang WangFounder and CEO of ApplySquare (Applicant), Special Expert from Beijing;